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Seventeen people sign up to run in 2026 Alaska governor race; top four advance in Aug. 18 primary
Seventeen people have registered as candidates for Alaska governor in this fall’s election, though the final slate won’t be set until June 27, the withdrawal deadline. Only four will advance in the Aug. 18 primary.
Jun 23 min read


White House seeks to block federal grants that don’t satisfy Trump’s agenda
New proposal would allow his administration to block grants if they support what it calls ‘anti-American’ values.
Jun 21 min read


City museum’s future threatened by budget cuts
June 8 may be the beginning of the end of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum.
Jun 24 min read


AARP Alaska honors locals for Older Americans Month and Senior Recognition Day
On May 20 AARP Alaska celebrated Older Americans Month and Senior Recognition Day with an afternoon gathering at the Douglas Library.
Jun 22 min read


Police blotter for May 31
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 21 min read


First Alaska mule deer harvest follows years of fleeting appearances in the state
Mule deer that have expanded their range north and west are roaming into Alaska from Canada, presenting new risks to moose but also new opportunities for hunters.
Jun 25 min read


Trump administration to dismantle ocean monitoring system
$368 million network of instruments collecting data in both the Atlantic and Pacific — including Alaska — has been critical to climate and ocean research.
Jun 11 min read


When the most aggressive-seeming greenery has a softer side
A writer in Anchorage gets to know devil’s club and her other new botanical neighbors.
Jun 15 min read


Former Haines borough manager Annette Kreitzer challenging Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
Former administration commissioner for Govs. Sarah Palin and Sean Parnell files at last minute against four-term Democrat; Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, unopposed in District 4.
Jun 13 min read


Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the Defense Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space inaccessible to journalists.
Jun 12 min read


Juneau hatchery king salmon sport fishing opens
King salmon sport fishing opened Monday in Juneau’s hatchery harvest areas.
Jun 11 min read


150 gold pans, tools, other equipment reported stolen from Last Chance Basin tour site
Company still offering gold panning to visitors, but the theft ‘set us way behind,’ manager says; online plea asks culprit to return items to church parking lot.
Jun 12 min read
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